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The Castle of Otranto Paperback – 2 November 2001

by Horace Walpole (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 1,864
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The original Gothic novel

On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father Manfred fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself - despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as the curse placed on Manfred's ancestor, who usurped the lawful Prince of Otranto, begins to unfold. First published pseudonymously in 1764, purporting to be an ancient Italian text from the time of the crusades, The Castle of Otranto is a founding work of Gothic fiction. With its compelling blend of sinister portents, tempestuous passions and ghostly visitations, it spawned an entire literary tradition and influenced such writers as Ann Radcliffe and Bram Stoker.
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  5. Publication date
    2 November 2001
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    19.8 x 12.9 x 1.28 cm
  8. Print length
    208 pages
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Horace Walpole (1717-97), 4th Earl of Orford, was the son of the Whig Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. In 1747 he moved to Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, which he transformed into his "little Gothic castle". He was at the centre of literary and political society and an arbiter of taste. He is remembered for his witty letters to a wide circle of friends.


Michael Gamer is Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of 'Romanticism and the Gothic' (CUP, 2000).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0140437673
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin; 1st edition (2 November 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780140437676
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140437676
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.28 cm
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Elizabeth Lynne Williams
1.0 out of 5 stars Incomprehensible translation of English into gobbledy goop!
Reviewed in Australia on 20 February 2020
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The language that this is written in is like an extremely poor google translation from a foreign language! It is appalling and often incomprehensible.
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David from T.O.
5.0 out of 5 stars On my way to visit the castle
Reviewed in the United States on 17 March 2024
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On my way to Italy, to the town of Otranto, I learned of this slight volume and determined to read it. It turned out to be an enjoyable read. I give it 5 stars for its ability to keep me intrigued throughout, and for the wonderful old-style, poetic language of which it was written, and lastly, to give honor to an author who did very little to recommend him in this life except for this interesting little gothic.
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CainGatsby
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Reviewed in Mexico on 21 July 2023
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Muy buen tamaño de letras y edición.
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Areku Andersson
5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic per Eccellenza
Reviewed in Italy on 15 December 2023
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Fantastica edizione della Penguin Classics.
Arrivato per tempo, il libro è piccolo ma con molte note interessanti.
Testo in Inglese molto scorrevole e stimolante.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic per Eccellenza
Reviewed in Italy on 15 December 2023
Fantastica edizione della Penguin Classics.
Arrivato per tempo, il libro è piccolo ma con molte note interessanti.
Testo in Inglese molto scorrevole e stimolante.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
Reviewed in Canada on 16 January 2020
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I really like this book. I've read the hardcover and this is the first time reading it in Kindle. This format is easy to navigate which makes the book enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Castle of Otranto
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